Crash Site & Remains B-17E "Bessie The Jap Basher" 41-2420

Domo Cove
Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

B-17E "Bessie The Jap Basher" 41-2420 crashed on 24 September 1942. Eight crew members were killed, while the sole survivor was executed by the Japanese.

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Text by: Kaj Metz

Photo(s): U.S. Air Force (1), Greg Newton (2,3,4,5)

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